Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
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Ashling, Rekindled
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gisa, the Hellraiser
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Vadmir, New Blood
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Terminate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Urabrask
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Lazav, Familiar Stranger
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Generous Plunderer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Raven of Fell Omens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rattleback Apothecary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nimble Brigand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
The Lord of Pain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blood Hustler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hex Parasite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Slick Sequence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Siphon Insight
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Tyrant's Scorn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bedevil
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Take the Fall
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Essence Capture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Expedite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Grixis Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Stitch Together
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtseize
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rush of Dread
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Take for a Ride
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bribery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Strategic Planning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Grift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Role Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Zombify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restart Sequence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Back in Town
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Promise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Molten Collapse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Nighthaze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Skewer the Critics
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glasses of Urza
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Tinybones Joins Up
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
At Knifepoint
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spatial Binding
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Double Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brimstone Roundup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Geyadrone Dihada
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Palace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hammerheim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Detection Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tolaria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Bandit's Haul
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Jagged Barrens
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Eroded Canyon
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Soured Springs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Xander's Lounge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Luxury Suite
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Graven Cairns
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy